1946-
male
mino pottery
Comes from a notable family of Nishiura ware from the Mino kiln. Kato Keizan of celadon is his uncle. Also related to the Myoken kiln of Karatsu ware. Researched site of old kilns across Japan. Later studied under Tsukigata Nahiko. Became independent in 1974. Works focus on Shino ware, Setoguro ware, and Kizeto ware.
